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Books, Books, Books

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The latest books from the best writers. Join books writer, Nicole Abadee, as she interviews top Australian and international Authors about their new releases. Make yourself a cup of tea, pull up a comfy chair, and settle in for some great conversations.

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Fiona Mozley "Hot Stew"

July 01, 2021 05:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Fiona Mozley on her thoughtful new novel, “Hot Stew”. SHOW NOTES:  Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au/podcast Facebook: @booksbooksbookspodcast and @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Instagram: @nicoleabadee Fiona Mozley Hachette "Hot Stew": https://www.hachette.com.au/fiona-mozley/hot-stew-the-new-novel-from-the-booker-shortlisted-author-of-elmet Instagram: @fionamozley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GRIFFITH REVIEW SERIES: Edition 72 "States of Mind"

June 16, 2021 21:18 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Ashley Hay discusses edition 72 of the Griffith Review, States of Mind. Ashley Hay’s aim with States of Mind was to give people different ways to have their own conversations about states of mind, stimulated by brilliant, thought-provoking essays, memoir and fiction. Edition 72 tackles subjects including the chronic neglect of mental healthcare in Australia, from the perspectives of both practitioners and patients, incorporating Indigenous learning into mainstream Australian psychology, th...

GRIFFITH REVIEW SERIES: Introduction with Ashley Hay

June 15, 2021 01:02 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

An introduction to the Books, Books, Books Griffith Review Series with Nicole Abadee and Dr Ashley Hay, editor of the Griffith Review. SHOW NOTES:  Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @booksbooksbookspodcast  and @nicole.abadee  Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Instagram: @nicoleabadee Griffith Review Website: https://www.griffithreview.com Facebook: @griffithreview  Twitter: @GriffithReview Instagram: @griffithreview See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Babette Smith "Defiant Voices"

June 10, 2021 03:17 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Babette Smith on “Defiant Voices” her fascinating illustrated history of female convicts in Australia. SHOW NOTES:  Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Instagram: @nicoleabadee Babette Smith  Website: https://www.babettesmith.com UNSW New South Books "Defiant Voices": https://www.newsouthbooks.com.au/books/defiant-voices/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evie Wyld "The Bass Rock"

May 27, 2021 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Evie Wyld discusses her novel “The Bass Rock”, winner of the 2021 Stella Prize SHOW NOTES:  Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Instagram: @nicoleabadee Evie Wyld  Website: http://www.eviewyld.com Penguin "The Bass Rock": https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/evie-wyld Facebook: @EvieWyld Twitter: @eviewyld Instagram: @eviewyld See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stan Grant "With the Falling of the Dusk"

May 13, 2021 05:48 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Stan Grant talks about his brilliant new book, “With the Falling of the Dusk”. SHOW NOTES:  Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @booksbooksbookspodcast & @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Instagram: @nicoleabadee Stan Grant C/O Harper Collins "With the Falling of the Dusk": https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460758038/with-the-falling-of-the-dusk/ Facebook: @HarperCollinsAustralia  Twitter: @HarperCollinsAU Instagram: @harpercollinsaust...

Leah Kaminsky and Meg Keneally "Animals Make Us Human"

April 29, 2021 06:09 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Leah Kaminsky and Meg Keneally discuss their new anthology, “Animals Make us Human”, a passion project for them and their contributors. SHOW NOTES:  Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @booksbooksbookspodcast and @nicole.abadee Instagram: @nicoleabadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Penguin "Animals Make Us Human": https://www.penguin.com.au/books/animals-make-us-human-9781760899813 Leah Kaminsky Website: https://leahkaminsky.com Facebook: @LeahKamin...

Claire Thomas "The Performance"

April 15, 2021 03:58 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Claire Thomas discusses her exciting new novel,  The Performance. SHOW NOTES:  Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @booksbooksbookspodcast & @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Instagram: @nicoleabadee Claire Thomas Website: https://clairethomaswriter.com Hachette "The Performance": https://www.hachette.com.au/claire-thomas/the-performance Facebook: @drclaireet Instagram: @drclaireet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Saunders "A Swim in a Pond in the Rain"

March 31, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

George Saunders delivers a masterclass in writing in his new book, “A Swim in a Pond in the Rain”. SHOW NOTES:  Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Instagram @nicoleabadee George Saunders Website: https://www.georgesaundersbooks.com Penguin Random House "A Swim in a Pond in the Rain": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609280/a-swim-in-a-pond-in-the-rain-by-george-saunders/ See omnystudio.com/listener...

Jenny Hocking "The Palace Letters"

March 18, 2021 00:34 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Jenny Hocking discusses her explosive new book “The Palace Letters”. SHOW NOTES:  Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Jenny Hocking Scribe Publications "Palace Letters":  https://scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/the-palace-letters Facebook: @JennyHocking Twitter: @palaceletters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Miller "Max"

March 03, 2021 23:19 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Alex Miller discusses his deeply personal new book,  “Max”, a tribute to a dear friend. SHOW NOTES:  Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Instagram: @nicoleabadee Alex Miller Website: http://alexmiller.com.au Allen and Unwin "Max": https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/other-books/Max-Alex-Miller-9781760878160 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Knox "Truth is Trouble"

February 18, 2021 04:42 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Writer and journalist Malcolm Knox discusses his thought-provoking new book, “Truth is Trouble”,  about the Israel Folau case that divided the nation. SHOW NOTES:  Malcolm Knox Harper Collins "Truth is Trouble" https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Truth-Is-Trouble/Malcolm-Knox/9781760856144 Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Bloom "Heartache and Birdsong"

February 03, 2021 20:16 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Sam Bloom, the real life star of Australia’s current number one movie, “Penguin Bloom” talks about her new memoir, “Heartache and Birdsong” Sam Bloom https://sambloom.com.auWeb: @sambloomaustraliaFacebook: @samjbloomInstagram: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780733339790/sam-bloom-heartache-and-birdsong-the-follow-up-to-the-abia-award-winning-international-bestselling-sensation-penguin-bloom/Harper Collins "Heartache and Birdsong": Nicole Abadee https://www.nicoleabadee.com.auW...

Ceridwen Dovey "Life After Truth"

January 21, 2021 00:09 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Ceridwen Dovey discusses her fabulous new novel, “Life After Truth”, about a group of friends at their 15-year Harvard reunion. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Ceridwen Dovey https://www.ceridwendovey.com Penguin "Life After Death": https://www.penguin.com.au/books/life-after-truth-9781760895365 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sofie Laguna "Infinite Splendours"

January 07, 2021 23:25 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Miles Franklin Prize-winning writer Sofie Laguna discusses her achingly beautiful new novel, “Infinite Splendours”. Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Sofie Laguna Website: http://sofielaguna.com https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/fiction/Infinite-Splendours-Sofie-Laguna-9781760876272Allen and Unwin "Infinite Splendours": Facebook: @sofie.laguna Instagram: @sofielagunabooks See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Nardi Simpson "Song of the Crocodile"

December 17, 2020 04:32 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

On the last episode of "Books, Books. Books" for 2020, Nardi Simpson discusses her hauntingly beautiful debut novel, “Song of the Crocodile. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Nardi Simpson Website: https://www.nardisimpson.com https://www.hachette.com.au/nardi-simpson/song-of-the-crocodileHachette "Song of the Crocodile": Facebook: @nardisimpsonauthor Twitter: @nardiga Instagram: @nardiga See omnys...

Robert Dessaix "The Time of Our Lives"

December 09, 2020 22:19 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Robert Dessaix discusses his fascinating new book, “The Time of Our Lives” on growing older well. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Robert Dessaix Website: https://www.robertdessaix.com.au Brio Books "The Time of Our Lives": http://briobooks.com.au/booklist/the-time-of-our-lives See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helen Garner "One Day I'll Remember This"

December 03, 2020 00:09 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Helen Garner discusses Volume 2 of her diaries, , which make fascinating reading.“One Day I’ll Remember This” SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Helen Garner Text Publishing "One Day I'll Remember This" Web: https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/one-day-i-ll-remember-this-diaries-1987-1995 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hilary Mantel "Mantel Pieces"

November 26, 2020 00:39 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Hilary mantel on “Mantel Pieces”, a collection of pieces she has written for the over the last 30 years on everyone from Marie Antoinette to Madonna .London Review of Books SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Hilary Mantel Harper Collins "Mantel Pieces" Website: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780008429973/mantel-pieces-royal-bodies-and-other-writing-from-the-london-review-of-books/ Facebook: @HilaryM...

Tanya Plibersek "Upturn: A Better Normal After Covid-19"

November 19, 2020 11:02 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Tanya Plibersek dicusses , the thought-provoking new anthology she has just edited.Upturn: A Better Normal After Covid-19 SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Tanya Plibersek New South Books ""Upturn: A Better Normal After Covid19" Website: https://www.newsouthbooks.com.au/books/9781742237206/ Facebook: @tanya.plibersek Twitter: @tanya_plibersek See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Harper "The Survivors"

November 11, 2020 00:36 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Bestselling author Jane Harper discusses her latest exciting crime thriller, The Survivors SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Jane Harper Website: https://janeharper.com.au https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760783945/Pan MacMillan "The Survivors" Facebook: @janeharperauthor Twitter: @janeharperautho Instagram: @janeharperauthor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meg Mason "Sorrow and Bliss"

November 05, 2020 02:36 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Meg Mason discusses her fabulous latest novel, “Sorrow and Bliss”. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Meg Mason Website: https://megmason.com https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460757222/sorrow-and-bliss/Harper Collins "Sorrow and Bliss": See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Fidler "The Golden Maze"

October 29, 2020 01:05 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Richard Fidler discusses his fascinating new book, , a biography of the magical city of Prague.The Golden Maze SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Richard Fidler Website: http://www.richard-fidler.com Harper Collins "The Golden Maze": https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780733335266/the-golden-maze-a-biography-of-prague/ Twitter: @rfidler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sigrid Nunez "What Are You Going Through"

October 22, 2020 04:20 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Sigrid Nunez discusses her new novel, , about the toughest thing you could ever ask of a friend.What Are You Going Through SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Sigrid Nunez Website: https://sigridnunez.com https://www.hachette.com.au/sigrid-nunez/what-are-you-going-through-a-total-joy-and-laugh-out-loud-funny-deborah-moggachHACHETTE: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Dalton "All Our Shimmering Skies"

October 15, 2020 00:56 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Trent Dalton’s discusses his second novel, , and the importance of owning our mistakes as well as our blessings. All Our Shimmering Skies SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Trent Dalton https://www.harpercollins.com.au/trentdalton/Harper Collins "All Our Shimmering Skies": Facebook: @trent.dalton.79 Twitter: @TrentDalton Instagram: @TrentDaltonAuthor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aminata Conteh-Biger "Rising Heart"

October 09, 2020 05:49 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

The word ‘inspiring’ does not begin to cover the extraordinary story of Aminata Conteh-Biger’s flight from Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war to a new life in Australia where she has transformed herself into a force for good. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Aminata Conteh-Biger https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760981235/Pan MacMillan "Rising Heart": Facebook: @aminata.biger Twitter: @ContehBiger In...

Craig Silvey "Honeybee"

October 01, 2020 04:11 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

Craig Silvey discusses his heartwarming new novel “Honeybee” about a chance meeting between two troubled people who forge a friendship that will change both their lives. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Craig Silvey Website: https://www.craigsilvey.com https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/fiction/Honeybee-Craig-Silvey-9781760877224Allen and Unwin "Honeybee": Facebook: @craigsilveyauthor Instag...

Rebecca Huntley "How to Tallk About Climate Change in a Way that Makes a Difference"

September 24, 2020 03:13 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Leading social researcher Rebecca Huntley on appealing to the emotions as well as the mind in the climate change debate. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Rebecca Huntley https://www.murdochbooks.com.au/browse/books/other-books/How-to-Talk-About-Climate-Change-in-a-Way-That-Makes-a-Difference-Rebecca-Huntley-9781760525361Murdoch Books "How to Talk About Climate Change in a Way that Makes a Difference": ...

Hugh Mackay "The Inner Self"

September 10, 2020 05:42 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Leading social psychologist Hugh Mackay discusses his new book, , and the importance of living an authentic life. The Inner Self SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Hugh Mackay https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760787745/Pan MacMillan "The Inner Self": Facebook: @HughMackay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tegan Bennett Daylight "The Details"

September 03, 2020 03:48 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Tegan Bennett Daylight on her new essay collection, “The Details” in which she discusse the joys of reading Proust and of being read by Helen Garner. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Tegan Bennett Daylight Website: https://teganbennettdaylight.com https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Details/Tegan-Bennett-Daylight/9781760855253Simon and Schuster "The Details": See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Joyce Carol Oates "Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars"

August 27, 2020 05:26 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Joyce Carol Oates discusses her latest novel, , on grief, families and police brutality in the United States.Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Joyce Carol Oates "Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars" HARPER COLLINS Website: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780008381080/night-sleep-death-the-stars/ Facebook: @joycecaroloatesofficial Twitter: @JoyceCarolOates See omnystudio.c...

Karen Williams OAM "The Indigenous Literacy Foundation"

August 20, 2020 03:14 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Karen Williams OAM from the Indigenous Literacy Foundation discusses the Foundation’s extraordinary work supplying books to remote indigenous communities and its hopes for the future. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee The Indigenous Literacy Foundation Website: www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au Facebook: @IndigenousLiteracyFoundation Twitter: @IndigenousLF Instagram: @indigenousliteracyfoundatio...

Richard Ford "Sorry For Your Trouble"

August 13, 2020 06:13 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Legendary American writer Richard Ford discusses his latest book, , a collection of short stories about loss, grief – and happiness.Sorry For Your Trouble SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Richard Ford Harper Collins https://www.harpercollins.com/products/sorry-for-your-trouble-richard-ford?variant=32207475703842"Sorry For Your Trouble": Facebook: @RichardFordAuthor See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Megha Majumdar "A Burning"

August 07, 2020 00:43 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Megha Majumdar’s explosive debut novel, “A Burning” looks at injustice, corruption and discrimination in contemporary India. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Megha Majumdar Penguin Random House "A Burning" https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/624372/a-burning-by-megha-majumdar/ Facebook: @MeghaMajumdar Twitter: @MeghaMaj See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Goldsworthy "Melting Moments"

July 31, 2020 00:02 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Australian writer Anna Goldsworthy’s first novel, “Melting Moments”, is about the life of Ruby Jenkins, wife and mother, from the 1940s over almost 7 decades. Anna discusses with Nicole Ruby’s vague sense of dissatisfaction, and the limited opportunities available for women of her generation. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Anna Goldsworthy Website: http://www.annagoldsworthy.com https://www.blackinc...

Brit Bennett "The Vanishing Half"

July 24, 2020 00:15 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

In Brit Bennett’s explosive new novel, identical twin sisters lead very different lives. Desiree struggles in the small black community where they grew up, whilst Stella secretly passes herself off as white, living a life of luxury based on a lie.The Vanishing Half, SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Brit Bennett Website: https://britbennett.com https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/fiction/A-Lonel...

James Bradley "Ghost Species"

July 17, 2020 00:42 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Australian writer James Bradley discusses his thought-provoking new novel, “Ghost Species” which raises questions about what it means to be human and how do you write fiction about climate change (and why you must). SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee James Bradley "Ghost Species" Website: https://cityoftongues.com https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ghost-species-9781926428666Penguin Publishing Facebook: ...

Kate Grenville "A Room Made of Leaves"

July 10, 2020 00:04 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

Kate Grenville gives a voice to Elizabeth Macarthur, the remarkable, long-suffering wife of the unpleasant, ruthless John Macarthur, sheep baron, with a vivid , telling portrayal of what life was really like in the early days of the colony. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Kate Grenville Website: https://kategrenville.com.au https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/a-room-made-of-leavesTEXT PUBLISHING "...

Mirandi Riwoe "Stone Sky Gold Mountain"

July 03, 2020 00:25 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Australian writer Mirandi Riwoe looks at the challenges of life in the Queensland goldfields in the 1870s for a brother and sister from China who come to make their fortune. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Mirandi Riwoe https://www.uqp.com.au/books/stone-sky-gold-mountainUQP "Stone Sky Gold Mountain": Facebook: @mirandi.stanton Twitter: @m_riwoe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naoise Dolan "Exciting Times"

June 26, 2020 01:56 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

a quirky, original take on millennial relationships, has everyone talking, here and overseas. Find out why on today’s episode of Brilliant young Irish writer Naoise Dolan’s debut novel , Books, Books, Books.Exciting Times, SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Naoise Dolan https://www.hachette.com.au/naoise-dolan/exciting-times-the-sunday-times-bestsellerHachette "Exciting Times": Facebook: @naoisedolan ...

Ronnie Scott "The Adversary"

June 19, 2020 00:33 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Australian writer Ronnie Scott discusses his debut novel, “The Adversary”, a story of gay friendship set over a long, hot Melbourne summer. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Ronnie Scott https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/ronnie-scottPenguin "The Adversary": See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Goldberg "Now For Something Sweet"

June 11, 2020 20:08 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Nicole discusses with kindred baking spirit Lisa Goldberg, of The Monday Morning Cooking Club fame, the Club’s latest cookbook, the gorgeous “Now for Something Sweet”. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Lisa Goldberg "Now For Something Sweet" Website: https://mondaymorningcookingclub.com.au/author/lisa/ Facebook: @MondayMorningCookingClub Twitter: @MondayMorningCC Instagram: @MondayMorningCC See omnys...

Philippe Sands "The Ratline"

June 05, 2020 00:29 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

A Nazi war criminal on the run, a wife devoted to him, a son who refuses to accept his father’s guilt and a mysterious death – all this and more in Philippe Sands’ extraordinary new book, ; part war history, part love story and part thriller.The Ratline SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Philippe Sands "The Ratline" https://www.hachette.com.au/philippe-sands/the-ratline-love-lies-and-justice-on-the-trail...

Michael Christie "Greenwood"

May 28, 2020 23:21 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Canadian writer Michael Christie talks about his new novel, , which is both a powerful and moving family saga and an ode to trees.Greenwood SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Michael Christie Website: http://www.michaelchristie.net https://scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/greenwoodScribe Publications "Greenwood": Facebook: @michaelchristiebooks Instagram: @michaelchristie See omnystudio....

Suzanne Leal "The Deceptions"

May 21, 2020 23:44 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Australian writer Suzanne Leal discusses her highly accomplished new novel, , the story of an illicit relationship between a young Jewish woman and a gendarme in Czechoslovakia during World War Two and its ramifications decades later.The Deceptions SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Suzanne Leal Website: http://suzanneleal.com Allen and Unwin "The Deceptions": https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/...

Jess Hill "See What You Made Me Do"

May 15, 2020 00:38 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Investigative journalist Jess Hill discusses her groundbreaking book on domestic abuse in Australia, which recently won The Stella Prize 2020. Jess changes the focus from “Why did she stay?” to “Why did he stay?” and discusses the role of shame in cases of domestic abuse. See What You Made Me Do, SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Jess Hill Website: https://www.jesshill.net Black Inc Books "See What You...

Lionel Shriver "The Motion of the Body Through Space"

May 07, 2020 18:19 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Lionel Shriver, best-selling author of , turns her razor-sharp eye on the fitness industry in her latest book, Here she talks about some of the book’s major themes, including ageing and mortality, and when a healthy desire to keep fit tips over into an unhealthy fanaticism, akin to a religious conversion.We Need to Talk About KevinThe Motion of the Body Through Space. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Lio...

Malcolm Turnbull "A Bigger Picture"

April 30, 2020 22:57 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull opens up about his childhood, meeting Lucy, running the case and fighting for a republic as he discusses his new memoir, .SpycatcherA Bigger Picture SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Malcolm Turnbull Website: https://www.malcolmturnbull.com.au Hardie Grant "A Bigger Picture": https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/a-bigger-picture-by-malcolm-tur...

Julia Baird "Phosphorescence"

April 23, 2020 23:43 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Writer and journalist Julia Baird talks about the importance of awe, wonder, grace and friendship as she discusses her wonderful new book, , about “things that sustain you when the world goes dark”.Phosphorescence SUBSCRIBE to Books, Books, Books wherever you get your podcasts. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Julia Baird Website: https://juliabaird.me https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460757154/ph...

Introducing Books, Books, Books

April 19, 2020 01:32 - 1 minute - 1.33 MB

Welcome to the brand new podcast by books writer, Nicole Abadee, "Books, Books, Books" Join Nicole as she interviews top Australian and international Authors about their new releases. Make yourself a cup of tea, pull up a comfy chair, and settle in for some great conversations. STARTING SOON!!! to Books, Books, Books wherever you get your podcasts.SUBSCRIBE SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee See omnys...

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